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DHA. For a healthier Life.

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) is the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid found in cell membranes throughout the body and is present in all tissues. It is the most prominent omega-3 fatty acid in neural, retinal and cardiovascular connecting tissue.

• Accounts for 97% of the omega-3 fats in the brain

• Accounts for 93% of the omega-3 fats in the retina

• Key component in heart tissue

• Naturally found in breast milk

Numerous scientific studies confirm that everyone, from infants to adults, benefit from an adequate supply of DHA omega-3 for the development and function of the eyes, heart and brain; however, few people ever get the recommended amount of DHA omega-3 from their diet.

By supplementing your patient’s diet with DHA Advantage omega 3, you will ensure that your patients will get all the omega-3 fatty acids they need for a healthy brain, eyes, and heart.

Reliable and Sustainable. DHA omega-3 from Algae.

The benefits without the risks.

DHA Advantage is safe and simple to use. Unlike other sources of DHA omega-3, DHA Advantage comes from a vegetarian source (algae), grown in an FDA-inspected facility. Because DHA Advantage is not from fish, there is no worry of ocean-borne contaminants and no risk of fish-related allergies.

DHA Advantage omega-3 offers many benefits over fish oil sources:

• Produced in a closed, controlled, FDA-inspected facility, under current Good Manufacturing regulations.
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• Consistent, non-GMO (non-genetically modified organism) supply of algae.

• FDA GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) approved and non-toxic

• Well-tolerated by patients. No risk to patients with fish allergies.

• Vegetarian source of DHA omega-3. Not from fish.

• A reliable and sustainable source of DHA omega-3 that is carbon footprint sensitive; does not contribute to over-fishing.

• Economically viable for the long term.

• Acceptable for use in infant formulas; used in over 98% of infant formulas in US, 70% world-wide.

For a healthy Heart

As a major component of heart tissue, supplementing a patient’s diet with DHA Advantage omega-3:

• Supports a healthy heart.
• Reduces the risk of heart disease.
• Promotes good cardiovascular health.

What the research shows

There is compelling research suggesting that diets high in DHA omega-3 have positive benefits for healthy patients, and especially those at risk for, or who have, cardiovascular disease. Numerous studies have shown that increasing the amount of DHA omega-3 in a patient’s diet can reduce the risk of heart disease and sudden cardiac death 4,5 and can have the following effects on cardiovascular health:

Blood Lipid Profile

• Reduced triglycerides 2,6,7
• Increased HDL 8,9
• Improved LDL particle size 2,8
• Decreased rate of atherosclerotic plaque 1
• Anti-platelet and anti-inflammatory effects 2

Blood Pressure

• Improved arterial compliance 2
• Anti-thrombotic effect
• Improved vascular reactivity 2
• Role in the protection of ischemic stroke 10,11,12
• Lowered blood pressure, slightly 1

Cardiac Rhythm

• Decreased risk of arrhythmias 1
• Lowered heart rate 13,14
• Healthy resting heart rate13

DHA omega-3 is good for our patients and the earth and it’s safe and simple to use – the science proves it. So if we know DHA omega-3 is good for our patients, how can we not recommend it?

“Large scale epidemiological studies suggest that individuals at risk for Coronary Heart Disease would benefit from the consumption of plant- and marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids…Evidence from prospective secondary prevention studies suggest that…DHA supplementation ranging from 0.5 to 1.8g/day significantly reduces subsequent cardiac and all-cause mortality.” 3
-American Heart Association

For healthy eyes

As the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid in the eye (retina), supplementing a patient’s diet with DHA Advantage omega-3:

• Supports visual and retinal development and function.
• Better visual acuity
• Promotes normal development of the eyes.
• Helps maintain visual health.

What the research shows

There is convincing evidence from numerous studies suggesting that increasing the amount of DHA omega-3 in a patient’s diet can have positive benefits on eye health and the mitigation of certain eye-related disorders.

An increase in dietary DHA omega-3 has been associated with the following benefits:

• Improved development of the rod photoreceptor 6
• Boost in visual acuity 6
• Membrane fluidity 7,8
• Protective effects against Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), especially in women. 5
• Decreased avascular area of the retina 3
• Increased vessel regrowth after injury 3

A deficiency in DHA has been associated with the following effects:

• Increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). 1,2,4
• Impairment of normal retinal function 1

DHA omega-3 is good for our patients and the earth and it’s safe and simple to use – the science proves it. So if we know DHA omega-3 is good for our patients, how can we not recommend it?

For a healthy Brain

As the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid in brain phospholipids and an important structural component of the lipids in the central nervous system, supplementing a patient’s diet with DHA Advantage omega-3:

• Supports brain development and function.
• Promotes cognitive development.
• May help maintain normal cognitive function throughout life.

What the research shows

There is convincing evidence from numerous studies suggesting that increasing the amount of DHA omega-3 in a patient’s diet can help support a healthy brain and aid in the prevention of certain brain-related disorders.

An increase in dietary DHA omega-3 has been associated with the following benefits:

• Facilitation of synaptic transmission 9
• Support of myelination 9
• Improvement in learning and memory 2,6
• Reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia 1,3,4,5,7,8

DHA omega-3 is good for our patients and the earth and it’s safe and simple to use – the science proves it. So if we know DHA omega-3 is good for our patients, how can we not recommend it?